Either Brandon was just exploring this morning, or he was really ready to go "bye bye". He climbed into the basket of our stroller! I can't believe he even fit under there! :)
We did leave the house early this Saturday morning. We took a cab to pick up our Australian friend, Arch, and her daughter, Aria, and we all shared a cab to the Jurong Bird Park. Brandon has been so excited by birds lately that I thought he would really enjoy the bird park. Arch's husband is also out of town, so it was the perfect day to get together for an outing.
http://www.birdpark.com.sg/
When we first entered the bird park, we saw parrots and flamingos. Brandon kept pointing and staring. When I got him out of the stroller, he didn't even run off. He just stood there and looked at the birds. When I tried to get him to follow me to the next exhibit of birds, he wouldn't budge. I think he thought we were leaving the birdies.
Even though we got caught in a downpour of rain while we were there, we had a great time at the bird park. I will probably try to go back to the park one more time while we are here. There were a few things we didn't get to see, and I think that Brandon would enjoy it again. It was also great walking exercise for me! The park covered a lot of land area, and there were hills. There was the option of taking a tram around the park. The tram actually looked pretty neat. It rode high above the ground at points, and it went through the trees. Probably some great sights from the tram.
Brandon trying to grab Aria for a hug. She was trying to run from him!
Brandon likes the older and taller women. Aria is 2 1/2 years old!
Late this afternoon, Brandon, Jo, Jessie, and I walked to Orchard Road. Through tomorrow, the Thailand Trade Exhibition is going on at the Thai Embassy. We walked there and visited the booths set up in the main entrance of the embassy grounds. The booths were selling Thai household items, jewelry, and food, to name a few. I bought a unique beaded bracelet. Jo and I also enjoyed some Pad Thai. Very spicy, so I couldn't give any to Brandon. :( I like going to special exhibits and events here when I have the chance.
So, Brandon used the word "no" several times today... This morning, I asked him to come out of the kitchen, and he firmly said, "No." This afternoon, I heard him tell Aria "no" about something. Also, I was holding him at the bird park, and I asked him if he wanted me to put him down. He shook his head "yes", but when I tried to put him down, he said, "No." This evening, he was trying to climb a chair. When I told him he couldn't do that, he again said, "No." While I'm sure that this is something all kids learn to do, I think that Brandon has picked it up lately from Jake and Jessie. Not thrilled about this happening so fast, but oh, well... I just have to try not to smile or laugh in front of Brandon when he says "no". It's hard though! It is cute, and his "no" sounds like "neo". Ready or not, here we go!!!
